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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Outlaw Cowboy on February 23, 2009, 12:36:00 PM
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Hello everyone, IÂ’ve chewed for the past 24 years. First Cope snuff, and then long cut. Up until today the longest streak I had without nicotine in my system was probably 12/13 hoursÂ…of course I was sleeping/passed out during that time frame. But, as I type this with quivering hands I just rounded the corner to 24 hours, with unfortunately only 5/6 hours of that being asleep.
I have a wonderful wife that has nagged/bitched/threatened me for over the last 10 years to quit putting that shit in my mouth, she hates everything about itÂ….the smell, the cost, how it looked in my mouth/teeth, the ring it made in my jeans. But I never quit, never tried. I loved my Cope, I can honestly say the longest I ever went without a chewÂ….awake, was 4 hours, because that was how long it took me to convince the nurse after shoulder surgery to get my can from my jeans.
Why now? It is F’n time! I have a five year old boy, who asked me for a chew last week! Are you freaking kidding me, I started out calm trying to explain that he wasn’t old enough and that seemed to work for a minute and then he just proclaimed that as soon as he was old enough he would go to the “Chew Store” (7-11) and buy his own chew can. I blew him off for a few days until I found him with a huge dip (of gum, thank god) and my Dewalt bits chew can in his back pocket, having dumped the bits and replaced it with his chewing gum. He was so proud, he was going to be just like his dad. Needless to say that was 24 hours ago, and neither one of us has had a dip since.
I would have to kick my own ass every day for the rest of my life if my son started dipping just because his dad dipped. I quit, for once IÂ’m going to show my son that winners can quit!
That is probably enough sharing for now...so that is me, IÂ’ll be around whining about my blurry vision, shaky hands, incredibly dry mouth, horrible dreams, raging headaches and IÂ’m sure many more wonderful symptoms
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You're in good company here Outlaw. It sounds like you're quitting for all the right reasons (even though there is no wrong reason as long as you quit and stick with it). Post roll every day. There is a link in the Quit Cafe forum (I believe) that instructs you how to do it. I chewed Copenhagen for about 8 years and quit last March 11 (350 days ago). I won't lie to you. The first week or two can be pure hell. Don't give in. Just tell yourself you are by God going to make it. You'll meet a lot of good friends here who will help you in your times of need. I would wish you luck but it doesn't take luck. We're here for you.
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Glad you have finally seen the light outlaw. It took my wife leaving me for me to finally see that there are more important things in life than a F'n can of cope. Dipped and/or smoked for over 30 years. After 174 days of quit, I never want to got back. Be prepared for the ride of your life. The first couple of weeks will be hell but it will slowly get better after that. Stay close to this site and get active in your quit group. You CAN do this a day at a time. PM if I can help. And you are right - Quitters ARE Winners!!!
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Welcome Cowboy!!!!
Here are some links that may help...
Your quit group is June 09... here ....
index.php?showtopic=2172 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=2172)
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Roll call, why we do it your word by LOOT.
index.php?showtopic=120 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120)
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A how to get started by Remy:
index.php?showtopic=1360 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1360)
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How to post roll.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
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How to Post ROLL CALL - Roll Call Instructions
Step 1 - Find the last Roll Call
Step 2 - Hit the "Quote" button in the upper right hand corner.
Step 3 - Click your mouse ANYWHERE in The bottom Box
Step 4 - Hit Ctrl and "A" at the Same time so it looks like THIS
Step 5 - Hit Ctrl and "X" at the same time so there is NOTHING in Either Box
Step 6 - Click your mouse in the TOP BOX
Step 7 - Hit Ctrl and "V" at the same time to Past the info into the top box AND ADD YOUR info to the bottom of the list
Step 8 - Hit ADD REPLY below the bottom box
Step 9 - Go back to the 1st unread post, pat yourself on the back, and have a beer cause you will not be dipping today.
If you need anything else, give me a shout.
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Cowboy,
I can only imagine how that made you feel... i had a very similar experience with my son and that is one of the things that made/helped me quit. He didn't ask for a dip, but he did tell me that by dipping I was using drugs (he learned that in shcool) and he said "dad, i don't want you to dip anymore...why do you have to keep doing it"? It's shit like that which causes a knife to slice open ur chest and pour salt in your heart. I know you felt it with your experience and my congratulations to you for taking the "Cowboy Up" position and kicking that cancer riddin shit to the curb.
Welcome to the site... my advice, stay as close to this place as possible!!
Wildcat99
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Welcome Cowboy, and good on ya for quitting that shit! I'm on Day 9 and so far so good my friend. I'm not that far into it, but let me tell you that it DOES get better. For me, the first 3 days SUCKED! After that, it was all mental. The last 2 days I have hardly thought about it. Be careful and watch out for triggers man. My biggest problem was at home in my office on the computer. So, to counter it, I started using my laptop in the living room. Maybe one day I'll be strong enough to go back to the office, but right now, I'm just avoiding the trigger that I know is waiting. Also, whenever I do think about a dip, I also think about what my kids reaction would be if I came home with half a face. Dipping is a selfish habit my friend. Stay strong and you'll make it man!
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Yippi Ki Yay Mutha Quitter!!
Welcome. Read, learn, get involved and realize you are not alone.....
first few days are a bitch.....owning your addiction makes it worth it.
Sing out if i can help......this place will work....post roll, keep your word one day at a time.
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Good to see you here Outlaw_CB. You're story about your son asking you for a dip at age 5 is VERY similar to how I started....read my story if you get a chance. I wish my father had taken the approach you did. Not that I'm blaming my dad for getting me hooked. There were plenty of opportunities for me to change paths....but I didn't.
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Congrats on the best decision you will ever make. Stay close, stay strong, stay quit. Come find some additional support in the QWA - June 2008 group. We were all where you were one year ago. You will never regret not having a dip. Good luck.
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Hello everyone, IÂ’ve chewed for the past 24 years. First Cope snuff, and then long cut. Up until today the longest streak I had without nicotine in my system was probably 12/13 hoursÂ…of course I was sleeping/passed out during that time frame. But, as I type this with quivering hands I just rounded the corner to 24 hours, with unfortunately only 5/6 hours of that being asleep.
I have a wonderful wife that has nagged/bitched/threatened me for over the last 10 years to quit putting that shit in my mouth, she hates everything about itÂ….the smell, the cost, how it looked in my mouth/teeth, the ring it made in my jeans. But I never quit, never tried. I loved my Cope, I can honestly say the longest I ever went without a chewÂ….awake, was 4 hours, because that was how long it took me to convince the nurse after shoulder surgery to get my can from my jeans.
Why now? It is F’n time! I have a five year old boy, who asked me for a chew last week! Are you freaking kidding me, I started out calm trying to explain that he wasn’t old enough and that seemed to work for a minute and then he just proclaimed that as soon as he was old enough he would go to the “Chew Store” (7-11) and buy his own chew can. I blew him off for a few days until I found him with a huge dip (of gum, thank god) and my Dewalt bits chew can in his back pocket, having dumped the bits and replaced it with his chewing gum. He was so proud, he was going to be just like his dad. Needless to say that was 24 hours ago, and neither one of us has had a dip since.
I would have to kick my own ass every day for the rest of my life if my son started dipping just because his dad dipped. I quit, for once IÂ’m going to show my son that winners can quit!
That is probably enough sharing for now...so that is me, IÂ’ll be around whining about my blurry vision, shaky hands, incredibly dry mouth, horrible dreams, raging headaches and IÂ’m sure many more wonderful symptoms
Welcome. You found the right place to quit and stay that way. Stay close. This is gonna suck for the first few days. After that, things will get better.
Freedom is good.